Forbes article about Female Autism

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Joined: 25 Aug 2013
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29 Sep 2013, 9:35 pm

Article while ostensibly about Daryl Hannah is really about Female Autism and the lack of understanding about it. Just don't read the article follow the links especially in the second half.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillin ... tic-woman/

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DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity

“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman

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Joined: 23 Aug 2013
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29 Sep 2013, 9:43 pm

great article raising awareness somewhat on the features of female autism!

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161 Aspie / 51 NT - Aspie Quiz (very likely an aspie)
36 - AS Quotient
115 aloof, 123 rigid, 89 prag - Aut/BAP
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